Production Associate - 3rd Shift

Pyrotek; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyrotek is seeking a Production Associate to support multiple ceramic fiber processing steps on the third shift. You will safely perform production tasks, interpret work orders, set up jobs, and verify quality with precision measurements such as calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities include data recording, clocking in/out via terminals, and basic preventive maintenance. The role requires a GED or high school diploma and some manufacturing experience. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, plus 1 year of manufacturing/machine operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and work orders.
• Capability to use measurement tools and basic math for quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform production activities, including vacuum forming, mixing, assembling, inspecting and packaging.
• Read and interpret work orders and specifications to fabricate vacuum formed ceramic fiber shapes.
• Safely and accurately set up jobs based on work orders and drawings.
• Take precise measurements to assess product quality using tape, calipers and micrometers.
• Record data for inspection, material usage, and quantities to ensure accurate transactions.
• Clock in/out of jobs via computer terminals on the shop floor.
• Notify supervision of issues, barriers, or machine malfunctions affecting output.
• Perform basic Preventative Maintenance tasks as directed.

Skills

Read drawings

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Forklift cert

Math basics

Team player

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measure

Job description

Who is Pyrotek?

Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

Third Shift: 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM

The role of the Production Associate is to perform basic production tasks for various stages for the processing of ceramic material into finished and semi-finished product, including mixing and canting, assembling, inspecting and packaging, and operating equipment and machinery, as needed.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform production activities, including but not limited to vacuum forming operations, mixing and decanting, assembling, inspecting and packaging, and hot press and CNC operations.
• Read and interpret work orders and specifications to fabricate vacuum formed ceramic fiber insulating shapes.
• Safely and accurately setup jobs based on work order instructions and drawings/job prints.
• Thoroughly assess product quality by taking precise measurements, using a tape measure, calipers, micrometers, and other measurement instruments.
• Accurately perform quality checks to identify out-of-tolerance readings and immediately notify supervision of any discrepancies.
• Correctly record data for inspection, raw material usage, and part quantities to ensure accurate system transactions and inventory management.
• Properly clock in and out of jobs via computer terminals throughout the shop floor to ensure accurate reporting.
• Promptly notify supervision of any issues, barriers, or malfunctions of machines and/or equipment that inhibit meeting output requirements.
• Safely and proficiently perform basic Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks based on work order instructions, including but not limited to sweeping around machine surfaces and removing debris before the end of shifts.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED), plus a minimum one (1) year of manufacturing/machine operation experience, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical Skills. Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and work orders, and apply mechanical skills to use required materials, supplies, tools, and equipment. Ability to use hand operated and power tools, and perform tasks with precision and manual dexterity. Basic mechanical and mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), and ability to apply form of measurement and other work material calculations utilizing a calculator. Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position. While performing the functions of this position, the Team Member is continuously required to talk, hear, and see, regularly required to stand, walk, bend and reach, use hands and fingers to grasp, handle and feel. Frequently lift and/or move materials weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, maneuver, or handle materials weighing up to 60 pounds. Communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, basic calculator, and telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, Team Member generally will work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. Periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, required.

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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